Military Strength: Algeria vs South Sudan
Algeria (ranked #18 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than South Sudan (#95) on the Global Military Index. Algeria fields 326,000 active troops — 6.2x South Sudan's 53,000, backed by 150,000 reserves and 187,200 paramilitary. Algeria's $22B defense budget is 11:1 that of South Sudan ($2B). In the air, Algeria operates 612 aircraft including 156 combat jets, while South Sudan fields 20 with 0 fighters. Algeria operates a 104-ship naval fleet; South Sudan has no navy. On the ground, Algeria deploys 1,485 main battle tanks vs 30 for South Sudan. Neither Algeria nor South Sudan possesses nuclear weapons.
| Global Military Index | 58.3 (#18) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 326,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 150,000 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 187,200 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 612 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 156 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 315 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 104 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 6 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 1,485 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
| Global Military Index | 31.0 (#95) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 53,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 0 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 20 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 15 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 30 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
🇩🇿 Algeria Global Military Index
58.3
Global Rank: #18
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 77.4 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 261160 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 70.5 | Main battle tanks: 1485 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 52.1 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 61.9 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 66.7 | $21811M annual military spending |
🇸🇸 South Sudan Global Military Index
30.9
Global Rank: #95
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 75.2 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 185000 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 33.1 | Main battle tanks: 30 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 0.0 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 31.8 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 50.9 | $2028M annual military spending |
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| Population | 46.2 million ◉ |
| GDP | $247.6 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $5,364 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $21.8 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 8.0% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 21.4% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $469 ◉ |
| Population | 11.5 million ◉ |
| GDP | $12.0 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $1,045 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $2.0 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 2.0% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 8.2% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $172 ◉ |
Algeria Geography
| Land Area | 2,381,741 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 998 km ◉ |
South Sudan Geography
| Land Area | 644,329 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 0 km ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Algeria or South Sudan?
Algeria has approximately 326,000 active military personnel compared to South Sudan's 53,000, giving Algeria a 6:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Algeria or South Sudan?
Algeria operates 156 combat aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Algeria or South Sudan?
Algeria has a larger navy with 104 vessels compared to South Sudan's 0 ships. Algeria operates 6 submarines while South Sudan has 0.
Which country spends more on defense, Algeria or South Sudan?
Algeria has a larger defense budget at $21.8 billion (11:1 more) compared to South Sudan's $2.0 billion annually.
Do Algeria and South Sudan have nuclear weapons?
Neither Algeria nor South Sudan currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Algeria and South Sudan compare?
Algeria operates 1,485 main battle tanks compared to South Sudan's 30. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.